Tim And Tamsin's Guidebook
Sightseeing - Dunfermline
Dunfermline is the ancient capital of Scotland and was recently awarded city status during the Queen's Jubilee celebrations. The city centre, with a variety of High Street ships, is 5 minutes walk from the flat and all these suggestions are easy walking distance.
Beautiful park, gifted to Dunfermline by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Lovely variety of walks, children's playpark and squirrels who love to be fed. There's also a weekly 5k parkrun every Saturday at 9.30am.
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Pittencrieff Park
Pittencrieff StreetBeautiful park, gifted to Dunfermline by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Lovely variety of walks, children's playpark and squirrels who love to be fed. There's also a weekly 5k parkrun every Saturday at 9.30am.
Historic ruins as well as the impressive functioning Abbey are well worth a visit. Robert the Bruce was buried in the abbey in 1329.
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Dunfermline Abbey
Saint Margaret StreetHistoric ruins as well as the impressive functioning Abbey are well worth a visit. Robert the Bruce was buried in the abbey in 1329.
Step back in time and visit the host where the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie was raised.
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Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
Moodie StreetStep back in time and visit the host where the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie was raised.
Council run swimming pool and leisure centre offering variety of sporting opportunities.
Carnegie Leisure Centre
46 Pilmuir StCouncil run swimming pool and leisure centre offering variety of sporting opportunities.
Lovely small loch to walk around ( approximately 1 mile) with cafe. Home to Scotland's water-ski centre.
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Water Ski & Wakeboard Scotland
Lovely small loch to walk around ( approximately 1 mile) with cafe. Home to Scotland's water-ski centre.
Sightseeing - Fife and Beyond
In addition to the obvious attractions of Edinburgh, which is in easy travelling distance from Dunfermline, the local area of Fife has many hidden gems worth exploring. Here are a few select highlights to consider.
Famous for the home of golf and the oldest university in Scotland it is easy to enjoy wandering through the streets or meandering on the long stretches of open beach. You might even find yourself wanting to recreate the beach run from ' Chariots of Fire'! Under an hour's travel from Dunfermline.
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St Andrews
Famous for the home of golf and the oldest university in Scotland it is easy to enjoy wandering through the streets or meandering on the long stretches of open beach. You might even find yourself wanting to recreate the beach run from ' Chariots of Fire'! Under an hour's travel from Dunfermline.
The path extends 116 miles along the coast providing many opportunities for beautiful walks. My favourites are in the East Neuk area, particularly the stretch from Elie to Anstruther where there's always the reward of fish and chips on the pier!
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Fife Coastal Path
PathThe path extends 116 miles along the coast providing many opportunities for beautiful walks. My favourites are in the East Neuk area, particularly the stretch from Elie to Anstruther where there's always the reward of fish and chips on the pier!
Great place to view the the forth bridges. The rail bridge is particularly spectacular at night. It's possible to walk across the Forth Road Bridge. Boat trips on the Maid of the Forth are also recommended.
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Queensferry
Great place to view the the forth bridges. The rail bridge is particularly spectacular at night. It's possible to walk across the Forth Road Bridge. Boat trips on the Maid of the Forth are also recommended.
Beautiful gardens to lose yourself in. Especially on a sunny day it feels like you're transporting yourself into a different world!
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Japanese Garden, Cowden
Upper Hillfoot RoadBeautiful gardens to lose yourself in. Especially on a sunny day it feels like you're transporting yourself into a different world!
Aberdour is a picturesque coastal village with a castle as well as Silversands beach to explore.
Aberdour Beach
38 Shore RdAberdour is a picturesque coastal village with a castle as well as Silversands beach to explore.
Lovely historic coastal town well worth a visit. Ideal for strolls along the coast and if you're an Outlander fan you'll recognise that many scenes were filmed here. The Red Lion pub is also great for a pint or bite to eat.
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Culross
Lovely historic coastal town well worth a visit. Ideal for strolls along the coast and if you're an Outlander fan you'll recognise that many scenes were filmed here. The Red Lion pub is also great for a pint or bite to eat.
Series of coastal towns in North East Fife, under an hour's drive from Dunfermline. Elie and Anstruther are particular favourites with the chip shop in the latter having won many national awards and the whole area an ideal place to explore the Fife Coastal path.
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East Neuk
Series of coastal towns in North East Fife, under an hour's drive from Dunfermline. Elie and Anstruther are particular favourites with the chip shop in the latter having won many national awards and the whole area an ideal place to explore the Fife Coastal path.
Home to many high quality motor racing events as well as a fun go karting circuit which is well worth a try.
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Circuito de carreras de Knockhill
Home to many high quality motor racing events as well as a fun go karting circuit which is well worth a try.
Food Scene - Dunfermline
Dunfermline has a good range of restaurants to explore, all within easy walking distance.
Winner of 'Restaurant of the Year 2022' in the Scottish curry awards. Lovely setting to enjoy food inspired by the Indian Street food scene.
Dhoom
19-25 New RowWinner of 'Restaurant of the Year 2022' in the Scottish curry awards. Lovely setting to enjoy food inspired by the Indian Street food scene.
Fantastic Indian restaurant. Can also bring your own bottle (BYOB) if you wish!
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Khushi's
10 Antigua StFantastic Indian restaurant. Can also bring your own bottle (BYOB) if you wish!
Carlucci Restaurant
8-12 High StItalian restaurant with good food and hearty portion sizes!
Garvock House Hotel
Saint John's DriveLovely location for a meal if you're looking for a fine dining experience.
Lovely restaurant if you're looking for a more up market fine dining experience. Situated at the entrance to Pittencrieff Park which is lovely to wander in, pre or post, meal.
Jack O' Bryan's
Chalmers StreetLovely restaurant if you're looking for a more up market fine dining experience. Situated at the entrance to Pittencrieff Park which is lovely to wander in, pre or post, meal.
Great location for a cafe. Lovely courtyard to sit in when the sun shines.
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Abbot House Heritage Centre
11 MaygateGreat location for a cafe. Lovely courtyard to sit in when the sun shines.
Old fire station now converted into cafe and art studios. Look out for live music events.
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Fire Station Creative
Carnegie DriveOld fire station now converted into cafe and art studios. Look out for live music events.
Antioch Restaurant
11 Bridge StreetRestaurant serving authentic Turkish food.
Pubs in Dunfermline City Centre
Dunfermline has a range of pubs to explore, all within easy walking distance.
Seven Kings
32 Bridge StChain pub serving traditional pub food and range of drinks at reasonable prices.
The Commercial Inn
13 Douglas StreetTraditional pub serving real ales. Pub of the Year 2022. Serves.pub food too.
Stylish cocktail bar with outside seating. Ideal for food and a cocktail should that be your tipple of choice!
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Fabric
2 Canmore StStylish cocktail bar with outside seating. Ideal for food and a cocktail should that be your tipple of choice!
P.J. Molloys
7 Canmore StGood place to catch some live music.
Theatres and Cinema
Good range of shows. Check out their website to see what's currently on.
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Teatro Alhambra
33-35 Canmore StGood range of shows. Check out their website to see what's currently on.
Concert hall showing a range of productions throughout the year.
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Carnegie Hall
Concert hall showing a range of productions throughout the year.
Short drive, situated in retail park with Ten Pin Bowling complex, Adventure Golf and number of restaurants.
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ODEON Dunfermline
1 Whimbrel PlShort drive, situated in retail park with Ten Pin Bowling complex, Adventure Golf and number of restaurants.